Name: Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 MTB Deep Smoke
Brand: Trek
Price: 9499 NZD
Availability: SoldOut

DESCRIPTION+

The Fuel EX 9.8 XT is an all-around trail bike that blends the light, smooth ride of a carbon frame with upgraded parts made for hard rides. Decked out with 150 mm of front and 140 mm rear FOX Performance suspension, you'll be ready to float through the tough stuff, while carbon wheels keep you tracking through rowdy terrain. A Shimano XT drivetrain tops things off for precise shifting for power on descents and relief on long climbs.

It's right for you if...

You're chasing long flowy and technical descents, and want to pedal back to the top for more, lap after lap. You want the vibration-damping benefits of a carbon frame and carbon wheels, plus upgraded suspension that smooths out the rough and rowdy.

The tech you get

A light and stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that smooths out rowdy rock gardens and root latices. Plus, carbon wheels that keep your set-up light, while a Shimano XT drivetrain for smooth shifting and brake modulation. Finally, you'll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your set-up dialled just for you.

Why you'll love it

You'll get the light weight and vibration-damping benefits of a full carbon frame, and geometry built to handle anything
It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy
With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations
We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders, and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝, and sizes M and up get 29˝ wheels
You get the precise shifting and brake modulation of a Shimano XT drivetrain, plus the simple reliability of a threaded bottom bracket

The final word

The Fuel EX 9.8 is the culmination of years of trail riding and progression, with longer front end geometry for tackling steeper and hairier descents, and a steeper seat tube to keep you perched on climbs. It's equipped with the cherry-picked components you want, like upgraded suspension, carbon wheels and a Shimano XT drivetrain.

****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must be picked up from an approved store.

SPECIFICATIONS

fork	Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel
shock	Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm
wheel front	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
wheel rear	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost 148, 12 mm thru axle
hub front	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
hub rear	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
rim	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
tyres	Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
tyre part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
rim strip	Bontrager TLR
shifter	Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
rear derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
crank	Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length
bottom bracket	Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
cassette	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
chain	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
saddle	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
seatpost	Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm (M/ML) / 170mm (L) / 200mm (XL) travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm
integrated bar stem	Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length
grips	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
head set	Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
brake	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
brake rotor	Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180/203 mm
bag	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
weight	M – 14.33 kg/31.6 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, 34.9 mm seat tube, downtube guard, 140 mm travel

SPECIFICATIONS+

SPECIFICATIONS

Fork	Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel
Shock	Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185 mm x 55 mm
Wheel Front	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Wheel Rear	Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost 148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub Front	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Hub Rear	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim	Bontrager Line Elite 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
TYRES	Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
Tyre part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Shifter	Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
CRANK	Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55 mm chainline, 170 mm length
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm (M/ML) / 170mm (L) / 200mm (XL) travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm
Integrated Bar Stem	Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 27.5 mm handlebar rise, 820 mm width, 0-degree stem rise, 45mm stem length
GRIPS	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Head Set	Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible
BRAKE	Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
BRAKE ROTOR	Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180/203 mm
BAG	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Weight	M – 14.33 kg/31.6 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
Frame Material	Carbon
Fork Material	Suspension
Groupset Brand	Shimano
Groupset Model	XT
Fork Brand	Fox
Fork Travel	141 - 170mm
Shock Travel	121 - 140mm
Pedals Included	No
Ride Style	Trail
FRAME	OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, 34.9 mm seat tube, downtube guard, 140 mm travel
Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc Brake
Shifting Type	Mechanical
Drivetrain Gearing	1 x 12

GEOMETRY+

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